Arthur Wilkie


Arthur William Wilkie is an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Wilkie began his career at Reading, rising up from the youth ranks at the club. In total, Wilkie made 169 Football League for the club. On 31 August 1962, in a match against Halifax Town, Wilkie suffered a back injury. Wilkie was thus utilised as a winger for the rest of the game, scoring twice in a 4–2 win.
Following his time at Reading, Wilkie signed for Chelmsford City. In 1970, Wilkie signed for Basingstoke Town. In 1972, Wilkie signed for Reading Combination League side Cotswold, where he was utilised as a forward. In February 1973, after 22 goals in 15 appearances, Wilkie left Cotswold in order to emigrate to New Zealand.